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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1915
Page
7
An opinion piece critiques baseball power brokers for opposing the Federal league, warns of consequences, and notes the Reds training in Covington and Chicago's upcoming game with the Haskell Indians, praising frank cultural commentary.
Charlie White finally forces champion Freddie Welsh into a title bid with manager Nate Lewis celebrating as the lightweight contender nears 135 pounds. White claims confidence and form at peak as Welsh prepares to prove his worth on January 26 in a decisive showdown.
Fred McMullin, formerly with the Tacoma team and drafted by Detroit, has been released by the Tigers and will play third base for Northwestern this season. He returns to his old position after the departure.
John Barnes, principal owner of a Northwestern league franchise not yet anchored to a city, signs Charley Stia as infielder and probable manager. Stia will help organize the team as Barnes seeks a home. Barnes reportedly negotiates with Bob Brown of the Vancouver Champs for Jimmy Clark, formerly with Seattle.
Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics buys Napoleon LaJoie for 13 years as second baseman and former Cleveland manager. LaJoie, a .348 hitter over 19 major league seasons, will fill the vacancy created by Eddie Colline’s sale to the Chicago Americans.
Preston trots to a 30 to 25 victory over North Bend Boosters in a tight final ten minutes. Benson and John Hedburg starred for Preston while Cobb and Pike played well for North Bend. Plymouth visits Preston next Saturday night.
The Anatin and Salt show at Grand Opera House venue Pacific Athletic Club gym features Tommy Clark versus Steve Gardner at 135 pounds as a curtain raiser. Ike Cohen battles Jack Newton again after their recent sensational slugfest with potential real boxing on the line. Other fights include Percy Cove va Harry Anderson at 125, Billy Wright against Dick Wayne at 123, and Pat Scott versus Chet Neff at 133 as the main event.
New York Athletic Club members draw from the Amateur Athletic Union after six sailors refuse to participate in swimming events at the Sportsmen's show prompting suspensions.
New York January 6 John J McGraw Giants manager predicts his club will top the National League after acquiring Han e Lobert at third base He notes pitchers Matty Tesreau and erratic others as needs while George Stallings Braves chief smiles and bets time will answer McGraw.
The Federal league files a federal suit in Chicago seeking dissolution of the American and National Leagues as illegal combinations under the anti trust law. The complaint accuses organized baseball of tying up players with ironclad contracts and treating them as property. Judge K M Landis will hear the case. In Harrisburg Governor Tener calls the action unfounded and says he does not fear the outcome.
Plymouth delivers a 64 to 12 thumping of Pilgrim as U of W stars fail to curb the leaders. Also Tabernacle Baptist edges Green Lake 24 to 22, Queen Anne Christians top St Clement’s 30 to 16, Queen Anne M E down Colman Bible class 24 to 10, and Y M C A Students defeat Franklin 32 to 22. Lincoln and Broadway prep for the interschool opener while Lincoln Midgets preps for future clash.
Gerald's cafe team beat Mack's Colts 2661 to 2542 led by Hulette who bowled high score and high average. In Imperial alleys A C team No. 1 defeated Basel's Stars 2713 to 2578 with Peacock posting high average and high score. Seattles beat Bismarcks 2615 to 2578 as Grinnell had high score and average. A2 C team No. 2 won 2847 to 2543 with Grinnell again tops. Elks house league team No. 6 edged Gardiner’s 2255 to 2252 with Benson high both ways. Ed wards beat Gore Lind and Wood in separate matches in a clear 615 682 665 performance.
Walter Travis of New York takes the qualification gold medal at Pinehurst North Carolina in the 12th annual golf tournament. Other items note Wisconsin boxing rules against inter racial bouts, a seaman Edward Ott dies after a boxing match aboard the Florida, Archie Wyard delays amateur status, Sacramento franchise transfer to Salt Lake City, and Wares becomes Wichita manager with the St. Louis Browns affiliate.
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